Kingfisher Primary School Curriculum Information

Year

Term

Dear Parents This letter is designed to provide key information about learning this term.

SUBJECT CONTENT

English

To introduce phonic skills through the ‘Letters and Sounds’ programme and ‘Jolly Phonics’. To encourage the development of independent writing and encourage good letter formation. To develop sight, vocabulary and introduce reading books. To encourage children to speak and listen confidently.

Mathematics To introduce the numbers 0-20 and to develop confidence in practical activities e.g. sorting, matching and number games.

To develop knowledge of shape.

Understanding of the World

The subject areas covered are Science, History, Geography, RE and ICT. The

curriculum areas will be delivered through the following topics: Amazing Me,

Relationships and Christmas.

To explore the local environment through ‘Welly Walks’.

To develop computing skills.

Creative Development

To develop drawing skills through observational drawing.

To improve fine motor skills through cutting, sticking and other craft.

To develop a range of painting skills e.g. printing.

To develop the children’s enjoyment of music through singing and listening to different kinds of music and rhymes.

Physical Development

To introduce team games, incorporating ball skills and the use of small apparatus. To improve co-ordination through dance and movement.

Reception

Autumn 2017

Collective Worship takes place daily, we will have regular assembly's within our classroom.

Homework

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please return word walls/reading books each day.

Please sign your child’s reading record each time you hear them read.

If your child is absent from school, or late due to an appointment, please telephone the school ASAP.

Please ensure your child has named PE kits and wellington boots to be left at school.

Please provide a named snack and water bottle each day.

NUMERACY

To carry out practical maths activities at home e.g. counting objects and spotting shapes.

LITERACY

To complete the Jolly Phonic handwriting sheets.

SPELLING

This will be given to the children after Christmas.

READING

Reading books. Daily practise at home please.

Phonics books, word walls and flashcards.